Manager/Sr. Manager Supply Chain

Lupin Pharmaceuticals • Somerset, NJ

13d • $100,000 - $130,000

About The Position

Overview Lupin is comprised of a fast growing, innovative and robust team of manufacturing, Research and Development and commercial divisions. Together these entities make up the generic and branded U.S. business. Lupin has a significant generic pipeline, and a branded focus on women’s health. Our first Research and Development facility in the US is located in Coral Springs, Florida which focuses on generic and branded orally inhaled and nasal drug products. Somerset, New Jersey is home to one of Fifteen commercial manufacturing sites globally and the only commercial manufacturing facility in the United States for Lupin, as well as additional Research and Development teams. Lupin is prided on being people-focused and centered around how impactful we are with our customers. Dollars are not a measure of success but rather the people we help along the way. Responsibilities The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for the development and execution of the global supply plan. This position will be responsible for managing daily inventory requirements through direct coordination with other functional groups, but not limited to, Logistics, Procurement, Regulatory, Quality Assurance, Sales, and Marketing. In addition, the Supply Chain Manager will be working closely with sites to ensure on-time delivery of finished goods, assist in demand planning, and provide analysis for key metrics. The Supply Chain Manager will ensure best practices are leveraged in Supply and Inventory Management processes for Global Finished Goods. This position reports to the Director of Supply Chain.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain , Engineering, or related degree
• Minimum of 5 years of business experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice To Haves

• Exhibits: Results Orientation – ability to create better ways of doing things, so that higher levels of performance are possible and can be replicated.
• Significant cross-functional leadership capabilities – ability to lead, collaborate and influence without authority; uses informal structure, dynamics and culture to get things done.
• Pharmaceutical cross-functional knowledge (Quality, Regulatory, Commercial, etc.) is a plus.
• Strong creative and conceptual thinking skills
• Analytical and problem resolution skills.
• Ability to anticipate and detect supply issues and lead the prompt resolution to minimize or negate market impact.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a matrixed organization; Effective collaboration with all constituencies is critical to the success of this position
• SAP, Kinaxis, Tableau experience is a plus.
• Ability to: Execute key strategies Manage and prioritize work load, multi-task and manage a diverse mix of issues, responsibilities and challenges Ability to think critically and perform multi-scenario and complex tasks
• Function in a controlled/regulated environment and handle restricted, confidential, private and personal information
• Demonstrates: Experience in establishing and maintaining effective relationships with management, peers, subordinates and customers

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to improve the efficiency and cost effectiveness of the supply chain
• Oversee the movement of goods from production to delivery to the end customer
• Assist in demand planning by analyzing customer and market trends
• Work with internal and third-party manufacturers on a routine basis to deliver requested finished goods inventory according to scheduled timeline and quantity requirements.
• Ensure the adherence to Global Operations standards for Supply Planning and Third Party Manufacturing.
• Track key performance indicators to monitor and report performance
• Optimize inventory/supply holdings to limit excess and obsolete inventory while ensuring satisfaction of customer orders.
• Balance inventory requirements to minimize the potential for back-orders.
• Support and participation in the Sales and Operations Planning Process (S&OP) through relevant metric reporting and summary of key supply/capacity constraints.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees